Time’s Person of the Year: Donald Trump

After witnessing a year of federal raids, felony convictions, and assassination attempts, American politics is wrapping up the year with Donald Trump being named Time magazine’s coveted “Person of the Year” for the second time, having previously received the accolade in 2016 following his first presidential election victory. This recognition comes in the wake of…

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Above the Law(rence)

Lawrence Bishnoi, the notorious gangster currently incarcerated in Sabarmati Central Jail, is perhaps the most responsible man in India, taking responsibility for various high-profile killings and threats, both within the country, and across. Bishnoi has been on and off the public consciousness with recently resurfacing in the news following the murder of former Maharashtra minister…

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All Eyes on Bangladesh: Is the Hindu Minority at Risk Amidst Chaos?

Anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh has gained significant attention in light of recent political upheaval following the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on August 5, 2024. The protests that initially began as a student-led movement against a controversial job quota system quickly escalated into widespread unrest, leading to violent reprisals against the Hindu minority, who…

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Bangladesh’s Political Shift: India Facing a New Diplomatic Challenge?

The political unrest in Bangladesh, marked by the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina amid widespread protests, has significant implications for the country’s relations with India. Hasina’s departure, following a month of violent demonstrations primarily driven by discontent over a controversial job quota system, has led to the formation of an interim government under Army…

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Kerala’s Own ‘Foreign Secretary’

On July 15, the State of Kerala appointed its own secretary in charge of “matters concerning external cooperation”. The decision by the Vijayan government was seen by many as Kerala’s attempts to overreach into the territory of the Union government. Critics from the Bharatiya Janata Party argue that the decision constitutes a blatant overreach into…

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